Families of fallen service members would get double the death benefit and yearly adjustments.
Families of service members who die while serving would receive a one-time payment of $200,000, doubling the current $100,000 amount. This increase would apply to deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026. The payment would also be adjusted yearly for inflation, ensuring its value keeps up with the cost of living.
Today, families of service members who die while serving receive a one-time payment of $100,000, and this amount does not change with the cost of living. If this bill becomes law, these families would receive $200,000 for deaths occurring on or after January 1, 2026, and this payment would also be adjusted yearly for inflation starting January 1, 2027.
S 4807 · 119th Congress · June 17, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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